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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,758.81, 6,565.56 and 2,767.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,758.81, 6,565.56 and 2,767.74 is: 3,818.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,758.81 : 6,565.56 = 2,767.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,758.81/6,565.56 = 2,767.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,758.81x = 6,565.56 × 2,767.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,758.81x = 18,171,763.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,171,763.03/4,758.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,818.55

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